Insurance News - August 2008

14-08-2008  Police-disguise burglars jailed - Home insurance

Two men who carried out burglaries while posing as police officers have today been jailed, a source states.Simon Ali, 35, and Billy Birchall, 24, were sent to prison after admitting ...View Full Details

14-08-2008  Smoking 'can increase home insurance claims' - Home insurance

Smokers have been advised to avoid a home insurance claim by not lighting up in bed, according to a source.The warning comes from Torquay fire chiefs after ...View Full Details

14-08-2008  Norwich hit by attempted burglaries - Home insurance

Families in Norwich have today been told to stay alert in order to avoid a burglary and a claim on their home insurance, according to a source.The ...View Full Details

13-08-2008  Drunk thief arrested - Household insurance cover

A burglar was arrested after he was spotted leaving a house swigging from a bottle of wine and wearing bright clothing, it has been reported.In news which may interest south ...View Full Details

13-08-2008  More Nottingham Neighbourhood Watch - Home insurance

Nottinghamshire police are calling on Sutton and Kirky residents to set up Neighbourhood Watch groups, suggesting it can reduce the cost of their home insurance, it has ...View Full Details

13-08-2008  'Extend insurance to cover holiday homes' - Household insurance

It could be a good idea to increase household insurance cover to include items taken out of the country, it has been claimed.According to the AA, cover ...View Full Details

12-08-2008  Cat nearly stops burglar

A cat almost helped a Lancashire family avoid a burglary and a claim on the household insurance cover, it has emerged.Dean Halstead, 22, attempted to break into ...View Full Details

12-08-2008  Preston house in 'suspicious fire' - Household insurance

Residents on a Preston street were evacuated after a terraced house burst into flames, it has emerged.In news which may interest those considering household insurance cover, the ...View Full Details

12-08-2008  TV inspires DIY - Household insurance cover

TV DIY programmes have inspired eight million UK homeowners, although many of the projects do not turn out as planned, a poll has shown.According to the research from comparison website ...View Full Details

11-08-2008  130-crime burglar avoids jail - Home insurance

A burglar who admitted 130 offences in Herefordshire and London has escaped a jail sentence, household insurance cover holders in the areas may be interested to hear.Mark ...View Full Details